Holder for dispensing cartons



Ap 1 1950 F. WEBBER 2,503,859

HOLDER FOR DISPENSING CARTONS Filed Nov. 1, 1945 Patented Apr. 11, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE" HOLDER FOR DISPENSING CARTON S Laurence F. Webber, Ann Arbor, Application November 1, 1945, Serial No. 626,016 Claims. (01. 245F311 This invention relates to improvements in holders for :dispensing cartons.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a holder for dispensing cartons such as for example those employed for tissue handkerchiefs and the like where the contents are designed to be withdrawn sheet by sheet which has a wide adaptation in installation to supports of difierent character.

Second, to provide a holder for dispensing cartons which is light in weight and inconspicuous and at the same time effective in holding the carton.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined and pointed out in the claims.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary view partially in vertical section of a holder embodying my invention mounted on the under side of the glove box compartment of a motor vehicle, the holder being shown in end elevation, the carton and the support being conventionally illustrated.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of my holder with a carton indicated by dotted lines.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view illustrating one means for supporting the holder.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view illustrating another means for supporting the holder, a fragment of the support being shown by dotted lines.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a modified form or embodiment of my invention designed to be mounted upon a bed or other support.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary view illustrating another modification in the matter of the mounting.

In the accompanying drawing, l represents a carton and 2 the contents which are in the form of sheets 3 arranged therein to be withdrawn one by one through an opening 4. This opening of the carton, as commonly used, is in the top of the carton-that is, the carton is shown in inverted position or in sidewise position in which it is supported by the holder of my invention.

I The embodiment of my invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive comprises a longitudinal supporting bar 5 formed of wire and having coils in the ends thereof constituting eyes 6 adapted to receive an attaching element as the bolt 1 shown in Fig. 4 or the screw 8 as shown in Fig. 6. The

2 coil constituting the eye 6 terminates in the laterally dis-posed stud 9 designed to be inserted through .holes 10 in a support element H such, for example, as the bottom of a glove compartment in an automobile.

Fasteners of the sheet metal clip type 12 forced upon the studs and .frictionally clutching the same secure the holder to the support. In Fig. 4 the bolt 7 is of the standard stove bolt type and is provided with a nut 13.

The studs '9 are provided with notches 'l 4 in the bases thereof so that they may be readily broken ofi "where it is desired to secure the support by means of bolts or screws through the eyes. The eyes 6 are preferably in the horizontal plane of the .supporting bar 5.

The transversely disposed container receiving cross arms are preferably formed of wire and welded to the upper side of the longitudinal bar, the arms being substant ally spaced with the ends of the longitudinal bar however projecting substantially beyond the cross arms.

With this arrangement the cross arms are clamped against the under side of the support as H and are sufficiently springable to closely and firmly clamp the cross arms to the support. This prevents rattling and results in a very effective securing of the holder either when the studs 9 are employed or when they are broken off and bolts 1 employed. The eyes are in the horizontal plane of the supporting bar. The arms are provided with inturned ends or fingers l6 which engage the carton so that it is eifectively supported without obstruction to its dispensing openings 4.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, the ends I! of the longitudinal bar 18 are turned rearwardly and welded to the upper sides of the cross arms l5. These end portions I! of the supporting bar terminate in downwardly facing hooks I9 which may be engaged over a suitable support as some part of a bed to support the carton in an accessible position to the bed.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6, suction cups 2!! are provided and adapted to engage a suitable support, the holder being secured to the suction cup by means of screws 8.

My holder is very econom cal to produce, is inconspicuous, and may be readily mounted to support the carton. The embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 4 and 6 has a wide range of adaptation as to mounting on the support and it is believed will meet most conditions.

The embodiment shown in Fig. 5 has the advantage of being more readily shifted from one support to another or variably positioned on the support, although the embodiment of Fig. 6 also may be readily shifted and temporarily or permanently mounted to meet the particular conditions.

I have not attempted to illustrate other embodiments or adaptations as it is believed that this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my invention as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent,is:

l. A holder for dispensing cartons having an opening in a wall thereof through which the contents may be withdrawn, comprising a straight supporting bar formed of wire and having integral eyes at the ends thereof lying in the plane of the body of said bar and through which attaching elements may be disposed for attaching the holder to a support, the eyes terminating in studs disposed laterally thereof and of the supporting bar and adapted to receive securing clips, the studs being partially severed adjacent their mergence with the eyes facilitating the breaking thereof from the eyes, and U-shaped container receiving cross arms having their bases parallel to said eyes and formed of wire welded to the upper side of said bar transversely thereof and in spaced relation to each other whereby the bases of said arms will abut the support through a substantial portion of their length, said arms being provided with inturned ends for retaining a carton disposed within the arms.

2. A holder for dispensing cartons having an opening in a wall thereof through which the contents may be withdrawn, comprising a supporting bar formed of wire and having integral eyes at the ends thereof through which attaching elements may be disposed for attaching the holder to a support, the eyes terminating in'studs disposed laterally thereof and of the supporting bar and adapted to receive securing clips, and U-shaped container receiving cross arms having their bases parallel to said eyes and formed of wire welded to the upper side of said bar transversely thereof and in spaced relation to each other, said arms being provided with inturned ends on the opposite side of said bar from said bases for retaining a carton disposed within the arms.

3, A holder for dispensing cartons having an opening in a wall thereof through which the contents may be withdrawn, comprising a supporting bar formed of wire and having integral eyes at the ends thereof through which attaching elements may be disposed for attaching the holder to a support, and U-shaped container receiving cross arms formed of wire and having bases disposed generally parallel to said eyes and welded to the upper side of said bar transversely thereof and in spaced relation to each other, said arms being provided with inturned ends on the opposite side of said bar from said bases for retaining a carton disposed within the arms.

4. A holder for dispensing cartons having an opening in a wall thereof through which the contents may be Withdrawn, comprising a supporting bar havingeyes at the ends thereof through which attaching elements may be disposed for attaching the holder to a support, and U-shaped container receiving arms secured to the top of said bar transversely thereof and in spaced relation to each other, said arms being provided with inturned ends on the opposite side of said bar from said bases for retaining a carton disposed within the arms.

5. A holder for dispensing cartons having an opening in a Wall thereof through which the contents may be withdrawn, comprising a supporting bar having studs disposed laterally at the ends thereof and adapted to receive securing elements, and U-shaped container receiving arms secured to the top of said bar transversely thereof and in spaced relation to each other, said arms being provided with inturned ends on the bottom thereof for retaining a carton disposed within the arms.

LAURENCE F. WEBBER.

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